I don't know if there is such a thing a
'NSP music that would be traditional for a funeral'
but the Scottish Border lament Flow'rs of the Forest has resonance for
many, and there is a recording on Kathryn Tickell's 'Borderlands' if I
recall correctly.
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Can anyone suggest NSP music that would be appropriate for a funeral?
Sorry but, without knowing the people involved or where in the service it is
to be used, I'm afraid not. From personal experience, unless you're talking
about an anonymous stereotypical funeral (such as may be portrayed in a
Yes Matt, that would be my choice too (got that pencilled in for mine and
got the CD).
The Dark Island seems to be popular as well and can be played on larger
chanters, I think.
Both suitable tunes and, to my mind, sound far better on NSP.
Of course, Scottish may not be what's required (I also
re Colin's request, I have found that Derwentwater's Farewell works
well. It is in Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice book, p. 21.
However, it is always worthwhile talking to the persons concerned to
get their feel for the occasion.
Peter Dunn
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I played Mrs Jamieson's Favourite at a memorial ceilidh for a morris
dancer who passed away earlier this year. Went down well as he was
Scottish and played highland pipes.
Good luck!
Sarah
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